Unfortunately they often were forced to live in work houses, or if their parents had a job of sorts, then they lived in bad housing called slums
Poor Victorian children faced harsh living conditions, often living in overcrowded and unsanitary slums. Many were forced to work long hours in factories or as chimney sweeps to help support their families. Education was limited, and basic necessities like food, clothing, and shelter were often lacking.
One key figure who improved the lives of poor Victorian children was Dr. Thomas Barnardo. He established the charity Dr. Barnardo's, which provided shelter, education, and opportunities for disadvantaged children. Barnardo's work helped to address issues of child poverty and exploitation during the Victorian era.
Life for poor Victorian children was often harsh, characterized by poverty, overcrowded housing, malnutrition, lack of education, and long hours of labor in factories or mines. Many children had to work to help support their families, facing dangerous conditions and low wages. They had limited access to proper healthcare or sanitation, leading to high rates of illness and mortality.
In the Victorian era, the average poor worker would earn very low wages, sometimes as little as a few shillings a week. These low wages perpetuated their poverty and made it difficult for them to afford basic necessities. Working conditions were often harsh and long hours were common.
Yes, wealthy families in the Victorian Era often employed servants who would assist with housekeeping, cooking, and childcare. Children from affluent families would have servants to attend to their needs and care for them.
Victorian cities were overcrowded due to rapid urbanization and industrialization. People migrated from rural areas to cities in search of work in factories and industries, leading to a surge in population. Inadequate housing, poor sanitation, and lack of urban planning exacerbated the problem of overcrowding in Victorian cities.
yes it is used by rich and poor children from the Victorian times
Poor Victorian children were often unable to attend school due to financial constraints or needing to work to support their families. Those who did attend typically received a basic education in a charity or Sunday school, where reading, writing, and arithmetic were taught. The quality of education varied greatly depending on the resources available in their community.
Rich Victorian children often had an opportunity not afforded to poor children. They often received an education while poor children worked in the factories.
schools because rich Victorian children were more likely to get in than the poor but some poor got into schools anyway
Sometimes not long, they died from malnutrition, or disease and inherited complaints that then were unknown
they worked- poor children went to school- rich children
The Victorian poor school children had Rat's vegetables,apple if lucky and other horrible food.
no or yes
work in a workhouse's
chimney sweeper
One key figure who improved the lives of poor Victorian children was Dr. Thomas Barnardo. He established the charity Dr. Barnardo's, which provided shelter, education, and opportunities for disadvantaged children. Barnardo's work helped to address issues of child poverty and exploitation during the Victorian era.
ummm when queen victoria chonged the law and said hat poor victorian children had a home !p.s. i cant live without a tv,sofa,blanket,and takeaway